Dr Pete Sarich

Regular use of pharmaceutical opioids and subsequent risk of cancer: a prospective cohort study and Mendelian randomization analysis Regular use of pharmaceutical opioids was associated with elevated risk for cancers caused by opium, but not other cancers.

A new study led by Dr Mahdi Sheikh of the International Agency for Research on Cancer finds that regular use of pharmaceutical opioids is associated with increased risk of cancers previously linked to opium consumption:
www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl...

In an Australian first, the Cancer Institute NSW has launched a digital tool to help people understand how their alcohol use is affecting their cancer risk:
www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-a...

Maldives becomes the first country to impose a generational ban on smoking The world-first ban prohibits anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007, from ever buying, using or smoking tobacco.

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to impose a generational smoking ban, barring anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007, from ever smoking, purchasing or using tobacco.

Just out: the new IARC Evidence Summary Brief on alcohol and cancer 📰🍷

Proud to have contributed to this important work highlighting the global burden, economic impact, and the urgent need for policy action.

Check it out here 👉 www.iarc.who.int/featured-new...

NEW RESEARCH | BMJ Public Health Vaping health perceptions and never vaping among Australian adolescents: a strength-based analysis of cross-sectional survey data Yazidjoglou A, Watts C, Joshy G, Egger S, Banks E, Freeman B. Author names: Amelia Yazidjoglou Christina Watts Grace Joshy Sam Egger Emily Banks Becky Freeman Generation Vape logo, Cancer Council logo

New #GenerationVape research published in @bmj.com on vaping health perceptions and never vaping among Australian adolescents.

Read the research today ➡️ doi.org/10.1136/bmjp...

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National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey, 2023 Information on food and nutrients, diet, food security, sweetened beverages, physical activity, inactivity, and sleep in Australia

The full report is available here:
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...

Food and nutrients, 2023 Information on food and nutrients, diet, food security, sweetened beverages, physical activity, inactivity, and sleep in Australia

The findings of the 2023 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey have been released:
www.abs.gov.au/statistics/h...

Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says Is a nightly glass of wine — or two, even — good for you? Bad for you? Or somewhere in between? Stanford experts discuss the health implications of moderate alcohol consumption and how the guidelines ...

Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says:
med.stanford.edu/news/insight...

According to a new @gallup.com survey, 54% of Americans report consuming #alcohol, the lowest proportion ever recorded. The proportion who perceive drinking one or two drinks per day to be bad for health has also increased to 53%:
news.gallup.com/poll/693362/...

Some excellent presentations on the latest @daffodilcentre.org research on melanoma costs, prostate cancer early detection, cancer survival disparities by SES & liver cancer screening by David Goldsbury, @philip-ly.bsky.social @juliasteinberg.bsky.social & Joachim Worthington at #NSWcancersummit2025

Prof Deborah Bateson presenting on shaping the future in cancer screening: eliminating cervical cancer equitably at #NSWcancersummit2025

A/Prof Marianne Weber discussing future efficiencies in lung cancer screening: how innovations in early detection could impact Australia’s newest screening program.
#NSWcancersummit2025

In the background is a photo of a happy family in the backyard, a young boy runs with a ball with parents and grandfather behind. Text reads "Cancer control measures have prevented 230,000 deaths in Australia since the mid-1980s" "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health"

New research published today shows that 230,000 lives have been saved through cancer control measures.

Good news that shows the impact of Australia's #PublicHealth successes - including #screening and #TobaccoControl

Led by Cancer Council Vic.

Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

Lung cancer screening is about to start. What you need to know if you smoke or have quit The aim is to find and treat lung cancers early, before they grow and spread, to improve the chance of survival. Here’s what’s involved.

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program begins in Australia from tomorrow:
theconversation.com/lung-cancer-...

NSW is introducing a new tobacco licensing scheme from 1 July 2025. It will be compulsory for all retailers and wholesalers who sell tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products to hold a valid licence:
www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/news-podcast...

A time-lapse of Vivid Sydney from the ferry. #vividsydney

Alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk: An analysis from 30 prospective studies across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America Sabine Naudin and colleagues leverage individual-level data from 30 prospective cohorts from four continents to examine the association between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk.

"Findings from this large-scale pooled analysis support a modest positive association between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer risk, irrespective of sex and smoking status."
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

NEW RESEARCH🔬| This study gathered insights from healthcare professionals worldwide, suggesting guidelines to improve the emotional and psychological outcomes of lung cancer screening.

READ MORE🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.pe...

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Findings from the latest #GenerationVape study published in the Health Education Journal reveal that a staggering 89% of Australian secondary school teachers are deeply concerned about vaping, with many labeling it a "huge problem."

Read the full article🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0017...

Australia's first fetal alcohol spectrum disorder clinical guidelines released There are concerns many young people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Australia are falling through the cracks because of a lack of diagnostic and support services.

Hopes Australia-first FASD clinical guidelines will increase diagnosis rates:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

NEW RESEARCH🔬| New findings highlight the need for more primary qualitative studies, especially in Australia, to delve deeper into the complexities of providing vaping cessation support.

🌐Read the full article🔗 doi.org/10.1071/PU24...

#⃣ #VapingCessation | #Healthcare | #QualitativeResearch

NEW PODCAST🎙️| Listen to Dr Susan Yuill on the latest episode of #ResearchBytes speaking about her research exploring the broader benefits of HPV vaccination beyond cancer prevention @sydney.edu.au

🎧Listen at🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/5BMD...

CONGRATULATIONS🎉| Dr Susan Yuill graduated earlier this week with a thesis titled “Maximising benefits and minimising harms with cervical cancer prevention in Australia: understanding cervical screening participation inequities and impacts on adverse pregnancy outcome.” @sydney.edu.au

NEW RESEARCH🔬| This research highlights the urgent need to identify both recurrent and de novo Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) cases to better inform funding decisions and enhance the delivery of clinical and supportive care services.

🌐Read the full article🔗 lnkd.in/g7df7vC7

Vaping doubles risk of serious lung disease, even without smoking history - study And the news is even worse for people who use both cigarettes and vapes.

A longitudinal study has found that compared to those who have never vaped or smoked, #vaping is associated with more than double the risk of developing COPD:
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Crowd at prevention 2025

More than 450 health experts are in Canberra/Ngunnawal Country for #Prevention2025 this week, discussing the politics of preventive health initiatives.

We’re excited to hear from many fantastic speakers on a diversity of topics, including #MentalHealth, food & #Nutrition, #ChildHealth & more.

Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram from IARC presenting on health policy and the burden of alcohol-related cancer at the Preventive Health Conference 2025 in Canberra. #prevention2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY👋| Are you passionate about cancer research and looking for an exciting role? The #DaffodilCentre is seeking a dedicated #ResearchAssistant to join our team and contribute to an impactful #ClinicalTrial.

📅DEADLINE: 7 May 2025, 11:59PM AEST.

🌐APPLY NOW🔗 daffodilcentre.org/careers/

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements have the potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of #BreastCancer screening. However, women's skepticism about AI in healthcare may affect participation rates.

🌐Read the full article🔗 doi.org/10.1002/cncr...

✍️ @aliepea.bsky.social

NEW RESEARCH🔬| Modelling to support cost-effective prevention can help guide policy decisions and future investment in liver cancer control in Australia.

🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...